BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BANCROFT ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 781 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, BANCROFT ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BANCROFT ELEMENTARY is a public school located in the South Omaha area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Omaha Public Schools district, the school operates within a diverse urban environment and is dedicated to providing foundational education in core academic subjects while fostering a supportive community for its young learners.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth and engagement, often utilizing a variety of extracurricular programs and academic support services to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By focusing on essential skills in literacy and mathematics, BANCROFT ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school, emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development within the Omaha community.

For more information, contact BANCROFT ELEMENTARY at (402) 344-7505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2724 RIVERVIEW BLVD
OMAHA, NE 68108-1699
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BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 781 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
781
Teachers:
59.29
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 781 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.4%
White
20.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black or African American
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.